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Milton C. Honsey Outdoor Pool

Pool Season

June 12-August 15, 2010

Pool Hours

1-8 p.m., Monday-Friday
1-7 p.m., Weekends

Pool Features

• 50-meter, eight lane lap pool with 650,000 gallon capacity
• Diving well with one and three-meter diving boards and a 13-foot drop slide
• Shallow swim area with small slide, ADA ramp, and stair entry
• Kiddie pool with 17,000 gallon capacity
• Mushroom fountain
• Playhouse structure with fountains, swing, and slide

Admission

• Daily admission: $7 per person, $5 after 5 p.m..
• Coupon book: $50 for a book of 10 daily admission coupons
• Seasonal pool passes are also available, and allow unlimited admission to the New Hope and Crystal outdoor pools.

Swimming Lessons

The New Hope outdoor pool offers four sessions of Red Cross-certified swimming lessons for Little Ones (ages 3 -4) to Level 6.

2010 Swimming Lessons

Lap Swimming

Monday-Friday, June 14 to August 6, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Fee: $25 for a 10-punch pass or $3 per visit (no charge for season passholders)

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child's birthday at the pool. For one great price your party will receive admission to the pool and a special birthday table in the concessions area. Each partygoer will receive a hot dog, chips and pop. Call 763-531-5151 to book your party now!

Fee: $9 per person. Admission for the birthday child and an adult chaperone is free.

Concession Stand/Basket Room

A variety of treats and refreshments are available from the concession stand. Baskets in the changing room provide secure storage of valuables while you enjoy the pool.

Pool Rules

• Everyone who enters the gate after 1 p.m. must have a pool pass, coupon, or pay the daily admission
• Children born after 1/1/08 receive free admission
• Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a guardian age 15 or older
• Only swimwear may be worn in the pool, as ordered by the Minnesota Department of Health (no t-shirts, shorts or shoes allowed)
• Rubber pants must be worn if a child is still in diapers
• No flotation suits, personal flotation devices, or toys allowed
• Pool may close early due to inclement weather
• Swimmers must pass a deep water test to swim in the deep end
• No food, beverages or coolers allowed
• Plastic water bottles permitted